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A15 PVY

2004 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,282 mi
Last recorded29,282 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS100021,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PVY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 29,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 28,466 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 28,466 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2024 27,850 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 27,460 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 27,460 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 26,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 25,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 25,026 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 25,026 miles

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,737 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,728 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 20,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,197 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,930 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,582 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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A15 PVY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 21,780 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 PVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 PVY registered?

A15 PVY is a 2004 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for A15 PVY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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